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PVC Conduit Pipes and Fittings
PVC Conduit Pipes and Fittings
1. INTRODUCTION
Rigid PVC Pipes are fast replacing the conventional metal pipes in many applications.
The conventional metal pipes are already started replacing by PVC pipes. Use of PVC
pipes as electrical conduits is well accepted in household and industrial activities. PVC
conduits have been accepted by all Electricity Boards. PVC pipes of different diameters
have gained wider acceptance for water supply. Their light weight, low cost, easy
installation, non-corrosiveness, high tensile strength to withstand high fluid pressure
make them ideal for number of purposes. They also offer resistance to most of the
chemicals and have excellent electrical and heat insulation properties.Due to the
chemical resistant properties the PVC pipe fittings are widely used in these areas. The
most commonly used PVC fittings are Sockets, T’s, Elbows, Bends and Joints. Most of
these fittings are manufactured by injection moulding in different sizes corresponding
to the size of PVC pipes.
PVC pipes and fittings are mainly used in all sectors but the major usages are in
household water supply, electrification in houses and industries, and irrigation facilities
in agriculture.
The Promoter should have preferably a basic degree in plastic engineering/ processing
or a degree/ diploma in engineering / or a degree in chemistry. Experience of at least
two to three years in plastic industry is desirable.
4. INDUSTRY OUTLOOK AND TREND
PVC Conduit pipes and fittings constitute are the important segment of Indian plastic
Industry. This is growing at the rate of 15 to 17% per annum.The outlook for this
product is quite promising considering growth of construction sector the past trends
have shown healthy growth and future trends of market for this segment is considered
positive.
In view of the priorities to rural water suppliers, irrigation facilities in the national
planning and rapid rural electrification, the demand for rigid PVC pipe and fittings is
growing regularly. The PVC pipe fittings are widely used in the housie constructions and
commercial constructions.60% of the total demand of PVC pipe and fittings exist today
is up to 110 mm outer diameter which is very much suitable for small scale sector
industries.
PVC Resin
D.O.P.
Stabilizers
Lubricants
Colours
Fillers
7. MANUFACTURING PROCESS
The basic material which on Polymerization produces P.V.C. Pipes is Polyvinyl chloride
which in resin form is hard and rigid. The rigidity can be controlled by controlling the
percentage of plasticizer at the time of compounding. Production of Rigid PVC pipe is
based on plasticizing and homogenizing PVC compound and then passing the compound
through an extruder. The hot molten PVC compound is extruded through a circular slit.
Circular slit governs the size of pipe to be extruded. Different dies are used for
manufacturing different size of pipes.
The Pipes thus extruded through the die is then passed through a vacuum sizing tank
wherein the dimensions of the pipe can be accurately set. It also helps in surface finish
of the pipes. Vacuum sizing reduces the percentage of wastage considerably.
As the pipe being extruded is rigid in form they cannot be wound into coils. So an inline
motorized cutting device should be provided for cutting the pipes into required sizes. For
ascertaining the consistency in product quality the unit should be equipped with process
control laboratory for preliminary testing of raw materials. The unit may also have
arrangement for quality testing of finished products.
PVC fittings are made on the injection moulding machines. The PVC compound is fed
into the hopper of the injection moulding machine which essentially has a mould locking
and injection arrangements. The mould is held in-between the platens which are kept
closed by the locking pressure and the materials which get plasticized by the heating
arrangements, is injected under this pressure into mould which results into a moulded
and high quality product. Mould should have proper injection arrangement for consistent
high production.
8. MANPOWER REQUIREMENT
9. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
Indicative and illustrative list of machinery manufacturers for this project is as given
below.
Dop Windsor India Ltd.
Remica Plastic Machinery
Archana Extrusion Machinery
KBM Extrusion Machinery Pvt. Ltd.
The installed capacity of the plant is assumed at 850 MT per annum. The capacity utilization for
the first year is taken at 70% of installed capacity. The raw material price is assumed at Rs. 72-
73/- per KG. The selling price is taken at Rs.94/- per KG. Power cost is taken at Rs.8/- per unit.
Interest rate on long term loan is taken at 11%.
Total 65.45
Disclaimer:
Only few machine manufacturers are mentioned in the profile, although many machine
manufacturers are available in the market. The addresses given for machinery
manufacturers have been taken from reliable sources, to the best of knowledge and
contacts. However, no responsibility is admitted, in case any inadvertent error or
incorrectness is noticed therein. Further the same have been given by way of
information only and do not carry any recommendation.